Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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